PIAGGIO Ape Instruction manual

MANUALE STAZIONE DI SERVIZIO
667270 - 667275 (IT-EN-FR-DE-ES-EL)
APE TM Benzina

MANUALE
STAZIONE DI
SERVIZIO
APE TM Benzina
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MANUALE STAZIONE DI
SERVIZIO
APE TM Benzina
WORKSHOP MANUAL
ThisworkshopmanualhasbeendrawnupbyPIAGGIO&C.SpatobeusedbytheworkshopsofPiaggio
dealers. This manual is addressed to Piaggio service mechanics who are supposed to have a basic
knowledge of mechanics principles and of vehicle fixing techniques and procedures. Any important
changes made to the vehicles or to specific fixing operations will be promptly reported by updates to this
manual. Nevertheless, no fixing work can be satisfactory if the necessary equipment and tools are
unavailable. It is therefore advisable to read the sections of this manual relating to specific tools, along
with the specific tool catalogue.
The descriptions and illustrations given in this publication are not binding. While the basic specifications
as described and illustrated in this manual remain unchanged, PIAGGIO reserves the right, at any time
and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components,
parts or accessories, which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for
manufacturing or construction reasons.
Not all versions/models shown in this publication are available in all countries. The availability of single
versions should be checked at the official Piaggio sales network.
N.B. Provides key information to make the procedure easier to understand and carry out.
CAUTION Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle. Refers to
specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle. Refers to specific procedures to
carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle. Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing
damages to the vehicle.
WARNING Refers to specific procedures to carry out to prevent injuries to the repairer.
Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Safeguarding the environment Sectionsmarkedwiththissymbolindicatethe correct use of the vehicle
to prevent damaging the environment.

Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious
damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.

INDEX OF TOPICS
GENERAL GUIDELINES GEN
CHARACTERISTICS CH
SPECIAL TOOLS ST
MAINTENANCE MA
EMISSION CONTROLO SYSTEM CO EM
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ES
ENGINE FROM VEHICLE EV
ENGINE EN
GEAR-BOX GE
DIFFERENTIAL DI
BRAKING SYSTEM BS
STEERING COLUMN SC
SUSPENSIONS SS
TIPPER VERSION VR
CHASSIS CH
PRE-DELIVERY PD

INDEX OF TOPICS
GENERAL GUIDELINES GEN

Maintenance guidelines
RULESTOBEFOLLOWED INTHE EVENTOF INTERVENTIONON THEELECTRIC SYSTEM- APE
TM
A) ESSENTIAL WARNINGS
The check or in any case the intervention on the circuits of the devices for the electronic ignition can
be done with relative ease by the electronic repairers of Service Station Workshops; it is essential,
however, that they take observe the notices below, since, in case of failure to observe, they could
irreparably damage the devices.
Allinspectionoperations of the system involving disconnection of cables (verification of the connections
and devices that are part of the ignition circuit, therefore including the main key switch) must be made
with the engine off: otherwise the control unit could be irreparably damaged.
The ignition circuit works on AC, and obviously,
must be definitely separated from that of DC
In fact the latter, powered by the battery and dy-
namotor, serves only for the service user groups
(city lights, stop, horn, lights, headlight, etc.).
KEY:
1= Red (direct current)
2= White (direct current)
3= Grey - Red (direct current)
4= Purple (alternating current engine stop)
5= Black (ground)
6= White - Red (direct current)
* = Connection connected to the red cable of the condenser charging coil.
** = Connections with electronic ignition.
If there is a connection of two circuits, i.e., if the
ignition one was routed by the DC, there would
be instantaneous deterioration of the control
unit. It is therefore necessary and important
that,incaseofremovalordisconnectionofcables,
particularlyof thosewhichdepend onthe mainkey
switch and the control unit, during reassembly pay
attention to correctly reconnect each cable to the
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corresponding terminal; for this purpose it is al-
ways advisable to consult the electrical circuit
diagrams.
KEY:
1= Red (direct current)
2= White (direct current)
3= Grey - Red (direct current)
4= Purple (alternating current engine stop)
5= Black (ground)
6= White - Red (direct current)
7= Grey (direct current)
8= Black
* = Connection connected to the red cable of the condenser charging coil.
** = Connections with electronic ignition.
For obvious reasons it is essential that, in case of
replacement of one or more devices in the system
(main switch, stator unit of the flywheel, control
unit) during reassembly, a device is used that is
similar totheexisting one: if in fact similar devices
were used, but not specific to the same ignition
system, they would not work, risking irreparable
damage to the control unit.
KEY:
1= White
2= Red
3= Green
B) INSPECTIONS TO BE PERFORMED IN THE EVENT OF IGNITION IRREGULARITIES
In the event of failure and abnormal operation of the ignition, whose causes are not detectable by a
visual inspection, it is necessary first to replace the control unit with a corresponding, safely functional
one.Rememberthatthedisconnectionsandconnectionstoreplacethecontrolunitmustbe performed
when the engine is off.
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Ifreplacingrestorestheignitionoperation,thefault
liesinthe control unit, which obviously needs to be
replaced. In the event that the failure persists, it is
necessary to carry out checks on the alternator
and on the stator components as follows:
After a visual inspection of the connections, stator
and couplings, measurements are carried out on
thechargingcoilandtheignitioncoil usinganOhm
meter, capable of detecting resistance from 1 to
1000 ohm, as follows:
- Connect the instrument between the WHITE ca-
ble and the RED cable; there must be continuity
and ohmic value (430 to 480 ohm);
KEY:
1) White
2) Red
3) Green
- Connect the + terminal of the instrument with the
WHITE cable and the - terminal of the instrument
with the RED cable there must be continuity and
ohmic value (7 to 9 ohm).
KEY:
1) White
2) Red
3) Green
If failures are detected in the inspections of the charging coil and ignition coil, proceed to replace the
damaged parts.
If there is no tool available to check the stator, when it is established that the ignition problem is not
related to the power control unit nor to other visible causes (bad connections, damaged cables, dam-
aged spark plug), proceed to replace the complete stator. In relation to what described in the preceding
paragraphs we recommend, therefore, to include in the control tools an Ohm meter with the charac-
teristics outlined above.
C) IGNITION TIMING CHECK
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The timing check may be useful for example if the motor is not operating properly (start-up difficulties;
decreased performance and power; difficult or irregular recovery speed etc.); if the failure does not
depend on the carburetion, it may be caused by irregularities of the ignition timing.
Thispossibilityis,however, consideredquite raresince, dueto thecharacteristics ofthe ignitionsystem,
the timing adjustment remains unchanged over time; since the problem arises in most cases from ir-
regularoperationofthecontrolunit, tobesure pleasefollowthe stepsoutlinedon thesideforverification
of the aforementioned device.
If however, after checking the carburetion and the
control unit, the desired improvements are not ob-
tained and there is doubt whether the anomalies
are due to the ignition timing, proceed to check the
latter, operating as follows:.
1) Insert, into the hole (1) a rod of Ø 5 mm.; run the
engine manually until when the end of the rod,
comingintocorrespondencewith theother holeon
the rotor, does not fit.
In this condition the engine is in ignition advance position.
2) Makea mark with whitepainton the fan cover,incorrespondence with the flapof the flywheel bearing
the reference for the timing.
3) Connect a stroboscopic lamp (type TECNOTEST 130/P or other similar) at ignition; the connection
will be made directly on the spark plug or on the H.V. cable, etc. depending on the type of stroboscopic
lamp available and the specific operating instructions. Then start the engine and bring it to about
4000-5000 rpm.
4) The engine will be properly timed to the lamp when the two marks are aligned, or at most, moved to
within a tolerance range of 4° (i.e., within 2° to the right and 2° to the left of alignment position).
5) If the mark of the flywheel rotor is shifted compared to the crankcase more than the allowed tolerance
(or other major irregularities appear during the check), replace the stator or the control unit.
N.B.
FOR VEHICLES OF NEXT PRODUCTION, THE FAN COVER WILL BE FITTED WITH A REFER-
ENCE FOR TIMING, SO THE OPERATIONS DESCRIBED IN POINTS 1 AND 2 WILL NOT BE
NECESSARY.
RULESTO BEFOLLOWED INTHE EVENTOF INTERVENTIONON THEELECTRIC SYSTEM- APE
TM P703 FL2
A) ESSENTIAL WARNINGS
The check or in any case the intervention on the circuits of the devices for the electronic ignition can
be done with relative ease by the electronic repairers of Service Station Workshops; it is essential,
however, that they take observe the notices below, since, in case of failure to observe, they could
irreparably damage the devices.
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Allinspectionoperations of the system involving disconnection of cables (verification of the connections
and devices that are part of the ignition circuit, therefore including the main key switch) must be made
with the engine off: otherwise the control unit could be irreparably damaged.
The ignition circuit works on AC, and obviously,
must be definitely separated from that of DC
In fact the latter, powered by the battery and dy-
namotor, serves only for the service user groups
(city lights, stop, horn, lights, headlight, etc.).
KEY:
1= Red (direct current)
2= White (direct current)
3= Red (direct current)
4= Purple (alternating current engine stop)
5= Black (ground)
* = Connection connected to the fuses.
** = Connection connected to the starter relays.
*** = Connection connected to the white-red cable of the light switch.
**** = Connections with electronic ignition.
***** = Connection connected to the voltage regulator.
If there is a connection of two circuits, i.e., if the
ignition one was routed by the DC, there would
be instantaneous deterioration of the control
unit. It is therefore necessary and important
that,incaseofremovalordisconnectionofcables,
particularlyof thosewhichdepend onthe mainkey
switch and the control unit, during reassembly pay
attention to correctly reconnect each cable to the
corresponding terminal; for this purpose it is al-
ways advisable to consult the electrical circuit
diagrams.
For obvious reasons it is essential that, in case of replacement of one or more devices in the system
(main switch, stator unit of the flywheel, control unit) during reassembly, a device is used that is simi-
lar to the existing one: if in fact similar devices were used, but not specific to the same ignition system,
they would not work, risking irreparable damage to the control unit.
B) INSPECTIONS TO BE PERFORMED IN THE EVENT OF IGNITION IRREGULARITIES
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In the event of failure and abnormal operation of the ignition, whose causes are not detectable by a
visual inspection, it is necessary first to replace the control unit with a corresponding, safely functional
one.Rememberthatthedisconnectionsandconnectionstoreplacethecontrolunitmustbe performed
when the engine is off.
Ifreplacingrestorestheignitionoperation,thefault
liesinthe control unit, which obviously needs to be
replaced. In the event that the failure persists, it is
necessary to carry out checks on the alternator
and on the stator components as follows:
After a visual inspection of the connections, stator
and couplings, measurements are carried out on
thechargingcoilandtheignitioncoil usinganOhm
meter, capable of detecting resistance from 1 to
1000 ohm, as follows:
- Connect the instrument between the WHITE ca-
ble and the RED cable, there must be continuity
and ohmic value (430 to 480 ohm);
KEY:
1= White
2= Red
3= Green
- Connect the + terminal of the instrument with the
WHITE cable and the - terminal of the instrument
with the GREEN cable there must be continuity
and ohmic value (7 to 9 ohm).
KEY:
1= White
2= Red
3= Green
If failures are detected in the inspections of the charging coil and ignition coil, proceed to replace the
damaged parts.
If there is no tool available to check the stator, when it is established that the ignition problem is not
related to the power control unit nor to other visible causes (bad connections, damaged cables, dam-
aged spark plug), proceed to replace the complete stator. In relation to what described in the preceding
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paragraphs we recommend, therefore, to include in the control tools an Ohm meter with the charac-
teristics outlined above.
C) IGNITION TIMING CHECK
The timing check may be useful for example if the motor is not operating properly (start-up difficulties;
decreased performance and power; difficult or irregular recovery speed etc.); if the failure does not
depend on the carburetion, it may be caused by irregularities of the ignition timing.
Thispossibilityis,however, consideredquite raresince, dueto thecharacteristics ofthe ignitionsystem,
the timing adjustment remains unchanged over time; since the problem arises in most cases from ir-
regularoperationofthecontrolunit, tobesure pleasefollowthe stepsoutlinedon thesideforverification
of the aforementioned device.
If however, after checking the carburetion and the
control unit, the desired improvements are not ob-
tained and there is doubt whether the anomalies
are due to the ignition timing, proceed to check the
latter, operating as follows:.
1) Insert, into the hole (1) a rod of Ø 5 mm.; run the
engine manually until when the end of the rod,
comingintocorrespondencewith theother holeon
the rotor, does not fit.
In this condition the engine is in ignition advance position.
2) Makea mark with whitepainton the fan cover,incorrespondence with the flapof the flywheel bearing
the reference for the timing.
3) Connect a stroboscopic lamp (type TECNOTEST 130/P or other similar) at ignition; the connection
will be made directly on the spark plug or on the H.V. cable, etc. depending on the type of stroboscopic
lamp available and the specific operating instructions. Then start the engine and bring it to about 4000
- 5000 rpm.
4) The engine will be properly timed to the lamp when the two marks are aligned, or at most, moved to
within a tolerance range of 4° (i.e., within 2° to the right and 2° to the left of alignment position).
5) If the mark of the flywheel rotor is shifted compared to the crankcase more than the allowed tolerance
(or other major irregularities appear during the check), replace the stator or the control unit.
N.B.
FOR VEHICLES OF NEXT PRODUCTION, THE FAN COVER WILL BE FITTED WITH A REFER-
ENCE FOR TIMING, SO THE OPERATIONS DESCRIBED IN POINTS 1 AND 2 WILL NOT BE
NECESSARY.
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INDEX OF TOPICS
CHARACTERISTICS CH

Characteristics
SIZES
millimetres Deck Long
Deck Van Tipper
(1) Length 3175 3375 3175 3230
(2) Width 1480 - - 1510
(3) Height 1630 - 1750 1630
(4) Wheelbase 2170 2170 2170 2170
(5) Track 1300 1300 1300 1300
(6) Turning spokes 3300 3300 3300 3300
WEIGHTS
(*) = without the driver
(*) = including the driver
Kilograms (kg) Deck Long
Deck Van Tipper
Dry weight (*) 445 450 465 465
Vehicle weight in running order (with refuelling, tools and accessories) 1160 1160 1160 1160
Load capacity (**) 715 710 695 695
TECHNICAL DATA - CHASSIS
Specification Desc./Quantity
Chassis Sheet steel body and a single central longitudinal arm (inte-
grated structure). Removable deck integrated into the struc-
ture.
Driver's cab Welded to the chassis.
Seats in driving cab Two.
TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE
Specification Desc./Quantity
Matriculation data The identification codes consist of a prefix (ATM2T on the
chassis, ATM2M on the engine) and a number.
Engine Single-cylinder, 2-stroke engine, with "rotating" timing and with
three transfer ducts, with transmission and differential grouped
on the axis of the rear wheels.
Engine capacity 217.9 cm³
Bore X Stroke 68 x 60
Compression ratio 8.6 : 1
Ignition advance 14° ± 1°30' before T.D.C.:
Carburettor Dell'Orto SHB 22/22.
Fuel Pure petrol with separate engine lubrication, "LS" device.
Spark plug Marelli CW7N, or Bosch W4AC; Lodge 3HN; Champion L82;
AC430Z; NGK B7HS.
Maximum speed (CUNA STANDARDS) 60÷65 km/h.
Air filter At the intake of the type with paper cartridge filter.
Cartridge AC AIRAC FLAT PACK.
Consumption (CUNA) ~4.3 litres per 100 km.
Km range Around 330 Km.
TRANSMISSION
Specification Desc./Quantity
Gear ratio First 1/48.47
Gear ratio Second 1/26.54
Gear ratio Third 1/15.56
Gear ratio Fourth 1/9.16
Gear ratio Reverse 1/80.78
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STEERING
Specification Desc./Quantity
Steering Built with tube pivoted on the arm with front wheel-holder os-
cillating hub.
SUSPENSION
Specification Desc./Quantity
Front suspension Built using helical spring.
Rear suspension Built with flexible rubber components in progressive rate. Sus-
pensions consist of hydraulic shock absorbers.
TYRES
Specification Desc./Quantity
Wheel rim From 3.50".
Front wheel and spare wheel "Normal" type 4.00-12 C- PR6.
Rear wheels "Radial" type 4.00-12 C- PR6. (for example Michelin C-XZX
PR.6. for deck, van, tipper, Urban Cleansing van and cabriolet
versions).
"Radial" type 4.00-R12 C- PR8. (for example Michelin C-XZX
PR.8. for versions with external fixed elaborations and those
with hydraulic tipping).
Front tyre pressure 2.8 bar
Rear tyres - inflation pressure 4.5 bar
N.B.:
When installing the spare wheel in place of one of the rear wheels (for example due to a puncture) it is recommended to replace
it as soon as possible by reinstalling the "radial" tyre which is more suitable for use.
It is not advisable to install the radial tyre on the front wheel as there would be excessive sensitivity, especially when driving on
twisting or bumpy roads.
REFILLING
(*)= specific for versions with tipper deck.
Litres (l) Deck Long
Deck Van Tipper
Fuel tank (reserve) 15 (3.5) 15 (3.5) 15 (3.5) 15 (3.5)
Engine oil (reserve) 3.0 (0.75) 3.0 (0.75) 3.0 (0.75) 3.0 (0.75)
Hydraulic oil (*) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
DIMENSIONS - APE TM KAT - APE TM P703 FL2
millimetres Deck Long
Deck Van Tipper Motor chassis
(1) Length 3175 3390 3210 3225 3150
(2) Width 1480 - - 1500
(3) Height 1630 1630 1780 1630
(4) Wheelbase 2170 2170 2170 2170
(5) Track 1300 1300 1300 1300
(6) Turning spokes 3300 3300 3300 3300
WEIGHTS - APE TM KAT - APE TM P703 FL2
(*) = without the driver
(*) = including the driver
Kilograms (kg) Deck Long
Deck Van Tipper
Dry weight (*) 465 465 505 505
Vehicle weight in running order (with refuelling, tools and accessories) 1270 1270 1270 1270
Load capacity (**) 805 805 765 765
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TECHNICAL DATA - CHASSIS - APE TM KAT - APE TM P703 FL2
Specification Desc./Quantity
Chassis Sheet steel body and a single central longitudinal arm (inte-
grated structure).
Versions Sheet metal deck, integrated into the structure.
Long deck.
Aluminium alloy deck, hydraulic tipper for engine inspection.
Driver's cab Welded to the chassis.
Seats in driving cab Two.
TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE - APE TM KAT
Specification Desc./Quantity
Matriculation data The identification codes consist of a prefix (ATM2T on the
chassis, ATM2M on the engine) and a number.
Engine Single-cylinder, 2-stroke engine, with "rotating" timing and with
three transfer ducts, with transmission and differential grouped
on the axis of the rear wheels.
Engine capacity 217.9 cm³
Bore X Stroke 68 x 60
Compression ratio 8.6 : 1
Ignition advance 14° ± 1°30' before T.D.C.:
Carburettor Dell'Orto SHB 22/22.
Fuel Pure petrol with separate engine lubrication, "LS" device.
Spark plug Champion RL78C; NGK BR8HS.
Maximum speed (CUNA STANDARDS) 60÷65 km/h.
Air filter At the intake of the type with paper cartridge filter.
Consumption (CUNA) ~4.1 litres per 100 km.
Km range Around 330 Km.
TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE - APE TM P703 FL2
Specification Desc./Quantity
Matriculation data The identification codes consist of a prefix (ATM2T on the
chassis, ATM2M on the engine) and a number.
Engine Single-cylinder, 2-stroke engine, with "rotating" timing and with
three transfer ducts, with transmission and differential grouped
on the axis of the rear wheels.
Engine capacity 217.9 cm³
Bore X Stroke 68 x 60
Compression ratio 8.6 : 1
Ignition advance 14° ± 1°30' before T.D.C.:
Carburettor Dell'Orto SHB 22/22.
Fuel Pure petrol with separate engine lubrication, "LS" device.
Spark plug Bosch W4AC; Lodge 3HN; Champion L78C AC430Z.
Maximum speed (CUNA STANDARDS) 60÷65 km/h.
Air filter At the intake of the type with paper cartridge filter.
Consumption (CUNA) ~4.1 litres per 100 km.
Km range Around 330 Km.
TRANSMISSION - APE TM KAT - APE TM P703 FL2
Specification Desc./Quantity
Gear ratio First 1/48.47
Gear ratio Second 1/26.54
Gear ratio Third 1/15.56
Gear ratio Fourth 1/9.16
Gear ratio Reverse 1/80.78
STEERING - APE TM KAT - APE TM P703 FL2
Specification Desc./Quantity
Steering Built with tube pivoted on the arm with front wheel-holder os-
cillating hub.
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SUSPENSION - APE TM KAT - APE TM P703 FL2
Specification Desc./Quantity
Front suspension Built using helical spring.
Rear suspension Built with flexible rubber components in progressive rate. Sus-
pensions consist of hydraulic shock absorbers.
TYRES - APE TM KAT - APE TM P703 FL2
Specification Desc./Quantity
Wheel rim From 3.50".
Front tyre (handlebar version) 4.00-12CNTL
Rear tyre (handlebar version) 125R12C XZX TL
Front tyre (steering wheel version) 125R12C XZX TL
Rear tyre (steering wheel version) 125R12C XZX TL
Front tyre pressure 2.5 bar
Rear tyres - inflation pressure 4.5 bar
REFILLING - APE TM KAT - APE TM P703 FL2
(*)= specific for versions with tipper deck.
Litres (l) Deck Long
Deck Van Tipper
Fuel tank (reserve) 15 (3.5) 15 (3.5) 15 (3.5) 15 (3.5)
Engine oil (reserve) 3.2 (0.75) 3.2 (0.75) 3.2 (0.75) 3.2 (0.75)
Hydraulic oil (reserve) (*) 15 (3.2) 15 (3.2) 15 (3.2) 15 (3.2)
Tightening torques
ENGINE UNIT
Name Torque in Nm
Transmission cross control stem 35 to 40 Nm (a)
3rd and 4th speed cross control stem 19 to 21 Nm (b)
1st and 2nd speed cross control stem 25 to 30 Nm (b)
Spark plug 18 to 24 Nm
Bolts locking dynamotor to differential crankcase 30 to 35 Nm
Bolts locking dynamotor to engine crankcase 20 to 25 Nm
Clutch assembly locking nut 180 to 220 Nm
Multi-gear pin nut 35 to 40 Nm
Fan flywheel locking nut 60 to 65 Nm
Silencer manifold fixing nut 19 to 21 Nm
Silencer to crankcase fixing bolts 18 to 22 Nm
Clutch cover fixing bolt 13 to 17 Nm
Cylinder head fixing bolt 20 to 23 Nm
Engine to deck fixing bolt 20 - 25 Nm
Spring line to frame fixing bolt 20 - 25 Nm
Spring line to frame anchor bolt 20 to 25 Nm
Oil drain plug 22 to 25 Nm
Bolt connecting the crankcase halves 13 to 15 Nm
Dynamotor pulley lock nut 35 to 40 Nm
Crankcase admission joint lock bolts 14 to 18 Nm
Change control support lock bolts 14 to 18 Nm
(a)= Specific for version with handlebar
(b)= Specific for version with steering wheel
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Name Torque in Nm
Differential box toothed sprocket lock bolts 54 to 64 Nm
Differential cover fixing bolt 30 to 40 Nm
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FRONT SUSPENSION UNIT
Name Torque in Nm
Shock absorber upper anchoring nut 30-40
Shock absorber lower anchoring nut 100-120
Steering upper bearing lock gear 50 to 70
Wheel rim to drum locking 60-70
Wheel locking centre nut 100-120
Shoes self-centring plate lock nuts 20 - 25
REAR SUSPENSION UNIT
Name Torque in Nm
Wheel to drum lock nut 60-70
Drum centre lock nut 200 to 240
Shock absorber lower lock nut 100 to 140 Nm
Shock absorber upper lock nut 30-40
Swinging arm lock nut 40-50 Nm
Flexible coupling lock nut 40 - 50
Hub to axle shaft lock nut 50-70
Hub to wheel axle lock nut 140-180
Hub to swinging arm lock nut 40 - 50
Shoes self-centring plate lock nut 18 to 20 Nm
FRAME ASSEMBLY
Name Torque in Nm
Handle bar to steering tube lock bolts 42 to 52 (a)
Steering control lever to steering tube lock bolts 30 to 35
Steering housing lock nuts 20 to 25 (b)
Steering wheel lock nut 30 to 35 (b)
Rack pressure roller lid lock nuts 8 to 12 (b)
Pressure roller adjustment screw lock nut 40 to 60 (b)
Lever holder locking screw 7 to 8.5
Brake oil pump piston end stroke screw 6 to 10 Nm
Pedal assembly bolt lock nut 15 to 25
Stop switch 1.5 to 3
Cab doors lock bolt 23 to 30
Windshield wiper motor lock 8 to 9
Brake pump body lock bolts 12 to 20 (a)
Brake pump body lock bolts 8 to 12
Floor to cab panel lock bolts 20 - 25
Floor to centre cross member lock nuts 20 - 25
(a) Specific for versions with handlebar
(a) Specific for versions with steering wheel
Vehicle overhaul data
Assembly clearances
SHOULDER RINGS
Specification Desc./Quantity
Shoulder ring (Nominal sizes) B= 1 +0 -0.06 (mm)
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SHOULDER RING - CLEARANCE "A" UPON FITTING
Name Description Dimensions Initials Quantity
Shoulder ring 1st Oversize 1.1 +0 -0.06 0.15 to 0.50
Shoulder ring 2nd Oversize 1.2 +0 -0.06 0.15 to 0.50
Shoulder ring 3rd Oversize 1.3 +0 -0.06 0.15 to 0.50
Shoulder ring 4th Oversize 1.5 +0 -0.06 0.15 to 0.50
For the clearance check, use the specific equipment.
N.B.
IF YOU DO NOT GET THE CLEARANCE "A" WITH SHOULDER RING "B", REPLACE THE LATTER
WITH A RING LARGE ENOUGH TO GET THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE.
Specific tooling
T.0060824 Control probe axle clearance gear change
Cylinder-piston oversizes
FITTING CLEARANCES
Pistons and cylinders supplied as spare parts by the Manufacturer are marked with the letters of the
alphabet. When both pistons and cylinders are replaced, the pieces with the same letter must be
matched.
NORMAL CYLINDER- PISTON NOMINAL SIZES
Specification Desc./Quantity
Normal cylinder nominal sizes E=68 +0.025 - -0.005
Normal piston nominal sizes C=67.76 +0.025 -0.005
CYLINDER COUPLING - PISTON
Name Initials Cylinder Piston Play on fitting
Coupling: 1st Oversize 68.20 to 68.22 67.96 to 67.98 0.24
Coupling: 2nd Oversize 68.40 to 68.42 68.16 to 68.18 0.24
Coupling: 3rd Oversize 68.60 to 68.62 68.36 to 68.38 0.24
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